Piedmont Community College has an Employability Skills Lab both in Person and Caswell County. Students attending the lab receive free one-on-one assistance from a highly experienced instructor for guidance with resumes, job searches, online applications, filing unemployment claims, and other helpful tasks to assist with job searching. Visit www.piedmontcc.edu/ce and click “Job Seeking Classes” to learn more or call (336) 599-1181.
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, November 6, 2019

“At PCC, I was able to take classes like history, English, art appreciation, and pre-calculus. All of the credits were accepted at Elizabeth City [State University]. It was really helpful to get started at PCC.” Combining a degree from PCC with an NC Promise School, such as ECSU, ensures that a student will not pay more than $10,000 for his or her entire degree. Learn more about transferring to an NC Promise School in this article or contact PCC at (336) 599-1181.
Elizabeth Townsend published Friday, November 1, 2019

A hybrid class is one that combines both face-to-face classes and online instruction. Students must participate a minimum total of six hours per week (include class and online instruction). PCC offers computer and internet access to students who need it for their classwork. Contact Lynn Kerr at (336) 694-8057 or lynn.kerr@piedmontcc.edu for more information.
Elizabeth Townsend published Thursday, October 31, 2019

Take advantage of this free, online seminar on November 19 and grow your small business by selling on Amazon. To register, or for additional information, contact Scott Keen at (336) 599-0032 or scott.keen@piedmontcc.edu. Registration is also available online at www.piedmontcc.edu/sbc, then click seminar title and follow instructions.
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, October 30, 2019

To qualify, students must complete 12 credits and maintain a 3.5 GPA at PCC. Invitations have been mailed and recipients are encouraged to participate in the induction. Questions about this opportunity? Contact co-advisors Don Miller at (336) 322-2154 or don.miller@piedmontcc.edu or Nancy Rouse at (336) 322-2150 or nancy.rouse@piedmontcc.edu or additional information.
Elizabeth Townsend published Tuesday, October 29, 2019

The CCECC has been granted a continuation award from the Danville Regional Foundation to carry on its work Averett University, Danville Community College, and Piedmont Community College in the areas of community engagement, service-learning and career competitiveness initiatives. "This involvement encourages our students to grow in an exceptional way, all while learning valuable life lessons and more about their community," commented Dr. Pamela G. Senegal, President of PCC.
Elizabeth Townsend published Friday, October 25, 2019

Donald W. Wilson, 26 year member of the Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees, and recently name Board Emeritus, is the recipient of the 2019 Southern Region Trustee Leadership award. This award comes after a unanimous nomination from fellow PCC Board members. “Donald has been a quiet leader for almost four decades, epitomizing the word “servanthood,” shared Board members in Wilson’s nomination.
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Roxboro Chief of Police David Hess and Person County Sheriff Dewey Jones participated in a Town Hall Criminal Justice Forum hosted by Piedmont Community College Tuesday night. The forum was a collaboration between PCC and Averett University in Danville, Va. and featured Averett’s Criminal Justice Program Director Dr. James Hodgson alongside Hess and Jones. Click here to read the full story by George Willoughby, writer for The Roxboro Courier Times.
Elizabeth Townsend published Monday, October 21, 2019

Students in Piedmont Community College’s Welding program are now training on a state-of-the-art equipment that uses virtual reality technology. Through a Duke Energy Foundation grant, PCC was able to purchase two simulators. One will be housed on the Person County Campus and the other will assist students in the Caswell Correctional Center.
Elizabeth Townsend published Thursday, October 17, 2019

Are you a small business owner? Thinking of starting a small business, side job, or something similar? Gather ideas from marketing guru Emily Ballance on the free seminar on Tuesday, October 22, 6 – 8 p.m. on the Caswell County Campus in Yanceyville. Call (336) 599-0032 for details or save your seat online by visiting www.piedmontcc.edu/sbc and selecting the seminar title.
Elizabeth Townsend published Wednesday, October 16, 2019